Announcements

Welcome to the newest Charter Members of the Transparency Initiative: Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Survey Research Center, Westat, University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory, University of West Georgia Survey Research Center, Western New England University Polling Institute and InterMedia Research Institute. Join the TI.Couldn't make the 2015 Annual Conference? You can review the presentations, photos and tweets here.The 2015 AAPOR Award for Lifetime Achievement was awarded to Dr. Nancy Mathiowetz. Her volunteer service to AAPOR and enhancement of AAPOR’s communication with the public, combined with her diverse career is a reflection of our unique organization.AAPOR Past President Cliff Zukin's Op-Ed What's the Matter With Polling was featured in the New York Times.Polling and survey community pioneer and longtime AAPOR member Mervin D. Field, 94, passed away June 8 in Marin County. We encourage AAPOR members to share their remembrances on AAPORnet. Read obituary from the LA Times or NY Times. Members, see In Memoriam to read more.

The latest issue of Survey Practice is now available. Articles cover interviewer race, participation in measurement burst designs, and lessons for online focus groups, among other topics.